Flood Wall Commission to Hear Property Evidence
The Point Pleasant flood wall commission met in the county courthouse and adjourned to April 5 to hear evidence on property values needed for flood wall construction. Members include W. W. Riley Jr., Ralph Lee, Herman Layne, Guy B. Ray, and R. B. Sayre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Court House
W. W. Riley, Jr
Riley
Building and Loan Association
Ralph Lee
Gallipolis Ferry
Herman Layne
New Haven
Child and Portsmouth Man Hurt in Highway Mishaps
A four year old child Fred Facemire Jr of Eureka Star Route Gallipolis sustained a broken leg and facial abrasions after running into a panel truck driven by John Smith of Parkersburg on Route 7 south of Gallipolis. Charles Brooks of Portsmouth was hospitalized after a collision on Route 140 near Oak Hill when his Monroe Hollow Road car entered Route 140 without stopping and struck a Winchester Indiana driver’s car. A juvenile in Jackson was fined for driving without a license. Another juvenile was fined for driving a car without brakes near Rio Grande. A minor property damage crash occurred at Pennsylvania Ave and 13 St in Weston involving Pearl Sickles and Willard Thacker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
State Highway Patrol
Fred Facemire, Jr
Eureka
John Smith
Parkersburg
Here
Charles Brooks
Portsmouth
Portsmouth General Hospital
Oak Hill
Brooks
Monroe Hollow
James Alevxander
Winchester
Ind
Jackson
Marion Slavens
John W. Howell
Rio Grande
Autos Collide on Ice. $800 Damage Reported
Route 35 collision east of Point Pleasant involved two cars each with $400 damage. George Gordon Thompson of 747% Virginia St West Charleston skidded on ice and hit Dr Tyre K Jones of 118 West Green St Marshall Mich. Jones 48 suffered forehead lacerations while Thompson had knee bruises. Jones was returning home from a South vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
R. C. Dilley
George Gordon Thompson
Virginia St
West Charleston
Tyre K. Jones
West Green St
Marshall
Mich
Jones
Thompson
Michigan
South
Dilley
Rev J Ed ward Hakes Named To Michigan Church
The Rev J Ed ward Hakes of Gallipolis First Baptist Church accepts a call to Bethel Baptist Church Kalamazoo Michigan effective March 13 He has served here about six years and preached his first sermon in July 1942 He studied at Columbia University and Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
J. Edward Hakes
First Baptist Church
Bethel Baptist Church
Kalamazoo
Mich
Mr. Hakes
Columbia University
Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Holzer Hospital Notes Admits and Births in Gallia County
Admissions list includes Susan Jenkins Jackson Mrs Goldie Newland Mrs Ralph Swan Jackson Ronnie Stuckley Pomeroy Hollis Whitt and others in city and neighboring towns. Births record a son to Mrs Harley Ward Jr and a son to Mrs Leo Davis. Discharges note several patients including Mrs Goldie Newland and Mrs Ralph Swan among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Susan Jenkins
Jackson
Goldie Newland
Ralph Swan
Ronnie Stuckley
Pomeroy
Hollis Whitt
City
Bert Robinson
C. A. Rainey
Gallipolis Ferry
W. Va
C. E. Haney
Henderson
John Baker
Oak Hill
Harley Ward, Jr
Leo Davis
L. M. Skidmore
Diana Evans
Anna Marie Houck
Denver Houck
Hilas Ward
Mayme Berridge
Stanton Davis
Roger Kemper
H. A. Rosener
Ivan Taylor
David Tulis
Margaret Gillogly
Swain Sues For Divorce From Eva Swain
Mervin Dale Swain files suit for divorce from Eva Alice Swain a minor through her father Robert Callicoat Lecta Ohio. They wed in Greenup Kentucky in 1947 and have no children. Attorneys H W and We Ee of Cherrington represent Swain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Mervin Dale Swain
Mercerville
Eva Alice Swain
Robert Callicoat
Lecta
Ohio
Greenup
H. W
We Ee
Cherrington
Swain
Ladies' Aid and Junior League Meet in Taylor Ridge
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Church of Christ meets Friday Feb 4 at Mrs David Swartz home. Christian Junior League met Wednesday with Mrs Bert Murray in charge. five new members joined for a total of 42. January attendance was 33. Local families hosting and visiting include the Nicklesons, Hansens, Moleskis, Wests, and others from Millfield Glouster Jacksonvill e and Wyandotte Michigan visiting Red town area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Ridge
Ladies’ Aid Society
Church of Christ
David Swartz
Christian Junior League
Bert Murray
Pearl Nickleson
Beverly
Kenneth Hansen
Millfield
Elwood Hansen
Mary Ann Moleski
Columbus
Eddie Moleski
Joseph West
John Allen
Johnnie Hashman
Elwood Hanson
Hanson
Elizabeth Hanson
Glouster
Charles Murphy
Wyandotte, Mich
Redtown
Frances McNutt
Paul Barrett
Paul
Susan
Trimble
William Gaskalla
Jacksonville
Four Men Initiated At Elks Ceremonies
GALLIPOLIS four men were initiated into the Elks lodge Monday night in a ceremony led by past exalted rulers and officers. The four new members are Bobbie B. Robinson Douglas W Mullineaux Deryl Elcessor and Thomas Agee Jr The Portsmouth degree team was to confer the work but was unable to attend due to illness in a member's family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Elks Lodge
Bobbie B. Robinson
Douglas W. Mullineaux
Deryl Elcessor
Thomas Agee, Jr
Portsmouth
Driver Fined After Mishap
Dale F. Fields of 907 Third Ave. was fined 50 dollars in municipal court for driving while intoxicated and had his driving privileges suspended for six months after pleading guilty to leaving the scene without providing required information. Judge Jones will decide the second charge next week. Herman Davis and John Smeltzer also faced fines for intoxication in the same court session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Dale F. Fields
Third Ave
William H. Jones
Fields
Chester Leaper
Jones
Herman Davis
John Smeltzer
Agent Plans Two Meetings in Gallipolis
Time saving housekeeping meetings led by the county home demonstration agent aim to help homemakers gain an hour daily. The first session is at 10 a.m. February 2 at Mrs. Garnet Kirby's home in Little KGger. The second meets at Eno Church at 10:30 a.m. February 3 with a noon pot luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Garnet Kirby
Little Kgger
Eno
Lawsuit Settled Before Jury Reaches the Court
In Gallipolis a suit by Marie Janie Comer against Gladys Goodwin as administratrix for the Halley estate was settled yesterday before the jury- trial began. Comer claimed $1590 for domestic services and the case settled for $550. Perry J. Bailes and John E. Halliday were involved as counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Marie Janie Comer
Gladys Goodwin
Thomas Halley
Perry J. Bailes
John E. Halliday
River Traffic Gallipos Lock Report Data
Ohio River levels fall at varying rates between 13 and 23 feet as snow amounts rise. Lock activity lists boats at Gallipolis and Kanawha districts with several up and down movements and cargo movements noted throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ohio River
Semet
Hatfield
Omar
Creighton
Kanawha
Brandt
Montgomery
Price
Heekin UN
Sohio State
Talbot
Kenna
Weir
Craig
Man Guilty of Non-Support Faces Year in Jail
W E Stanley of First Street was tried before a local magistrate on a non-support charge filed by his wife Rose Ann Stanley. The couple have two children. He was found guilty and jailed for one year unless he bonds $500 to pay $50 monthly for the wife's and children's support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
W. E. Stanley
First St
Rose Ann Stanley
Shawnee Social Notes Span Visitors and Celebrations
Guests of the Anguishs included William Combs from New Lexington and Joyce family from Columbus plus West Jefferson and Nashport weekend visitors. Virginia Fitch marked her 14th birthday January 20 with a party by her parents. The Rev Fr Gilbert and Msgr Gilbert left Shawnee for a Florida vacation. Mrs Norris was ill. The Mullen Montgomery wedding was noted in Columbus January 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee
Frank Anguish
William Combs
New Lexington
Tom Jester
Tommy, Jr
West Jefferson
Robert Joyce
Kenneth
Linda Lee
Columbus
E. B. Thomas
Nashport
Robert Opperman
Harry Davis
Margaret Ann Pease
Harvey Dale
Zanesville
Myra Bishop
David Collins
Margaret Collins
Hemlock
Richard Hoy
Gilbert
Edmund Gilbert
Steub
Brief Grand Jury Session Seen In Gallipolis
Grand jury in Gallipolis is expected to be brief with about 135 transcript items on the docket. The shooting case against Harry McGuire may not be heard as witnesses Hayward and Weldon Myers remain hospitalized. Major focus rests on forcible entry and theft charges against George and Ned Clark linked to recent robberies along with several other cases including non support arson larceny and concealed weapons charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Harry McGuire
Gallia
Hayward
Weldon Myers
Holzer Hospital
George
Ned Clark
Carroll Sheets
E. L. Criner
John H. Russell
Alfonso Johnson, Sr
Vernard Saunders
Objectives Are Stressed at Gallia County Meeting
At a Gallia County home demonstration planning committee meeting chaired by Mrs. Joe Miller emphasis was placed on better home living as the main objective. Plans were set to focus on home furnishings next year with attendees including Mrs. Stanley Shaver and several other local members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Joe Miller
Miller
Stanley Shaver
E. J. Riggs
Glenn Powell
Lester Sheets
Wilford Evans
John Berridge
Huber Fulton
Willard Call
Cecil Denney
Dimes Drive Extended Through February 5
The March of Dimes campaign in Point Pleasant will continue through February 5. A benefit dance at the American Legion Hall drew about 150 attendees with Ned Guthrie and his Charleston orchestra supplying music. The hall was free of charge and the Legion supported the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Amercian Legion Hall
Ned Guthrie
Orchestra of
Charleston
The
Legion
New Sheriff's Record Adopted in County Offices
A new "Sheriff's Record of Deposits and Checks" bearing Sheriff F. A. Morrison's name has been received from the bindery. Designed by office deputy Miss Ruth Blenner, the record has been adopted by several counties and approved by tax commission examiners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
F. A. Morrison
Ruth Blenner
Tax Commissioner’s Office
Dan Kelly Assists Lee Electric Co. Officials on Production
Dan Kelly an engineer from Chicago visits Point Pleasant to advise Lee Electric Co. officers on production methods and efficiency improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Dan Kelly
Chicago
Lee Electric Co
Bookmobile for Gallia County Purchased from Wooster
Gallia County will gain a bookmobile a year early. The second hand vehicle from Wooster will be outfitted with 1500 books and shelves, arriving around April. Full operation unlikely before September unless a librarian is found. Meant for demonstrations early, with a statewide librarian call and rising book prices noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Janet Grege
Wooster
Wayne County
Gregg
Grege
Miss Gregg
Stewart Heck wedding in Ashland at First Presbyterian
Mr and Mrs Lester Hudson attended the wedding of John Edward Stewart son of Mrs Lilly Rodgers and Miss Janice Dean Heck daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Heck. The ceremony was at First Presbyterian Church Ashland at 4 pm Sunday with reception at the Heck home. Stewart is a Richmond student and the groom attends Marshall College Huntington. Darrell Gilt of Apple Grove served as best man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Lester Hudson
John Edward Stewart
Lilly Rodgers
Twenty- First St
Janice Dean Heck
Ralph Heck
Ashland
First Presbyterian Church
Heck
Huntington
Darrell Gilt
Apple Grove
Stewart
Birthday Dinner Honors Albert Sauers Sr in Point Pleasant
Albert Sauers Sr of Jericho Road was honored at a birthday dinner at his home Sunday. Attendees from Point Pleasant included several Sauer relatives and their children, Karen Sue, John William, Darleen, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Sauers
Jericho Rd
Sauer
Marvin Sauer
Elsa
Eidiige Sauer
John
Tommy
Albert Sauer
Karen Sue
John William
Darleen
John Sauer
Delbert Stover
Point Pleasant
Weekend Travel and Local Notices From Mason County
The column lists residents spending time away from home from Gallipolis Ferry to Hurricane and Huntington. Names include the Blains, Mrs Daugherty, Mrs Smith, Wendell Lee Smith, Ida Stanley, Elizabeth Cottrill, Lloyd Foglesong, C W Getty and Buck Jamison. Also notes a former local telephone plant manager, Mr. Davis, and wintering in Indiana and North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Blains
Gallipolis Ferry
Orlando
Fla
Howard Daugherty
Wendell Smith
Wendell Lee
Hurricane, Va
Garland Barnett
Ida Stanley
Mason County
Ohio River Road
Elizabeth Cottrill
Divorce Cases Entered in Circuit Court
Three divorce cases were filed in circuit court. Mildred Taylor sues Carl B. Taylor of Point Pleasant, married 1935 separated 1949 with three children aged 5, 8 and 12. Rosalie Bulmer of Apple Grove sues Louis Bulmer in Jersey City, N J, married 1945 separated 1948 with one 18 month old child. Ardenis Jones sues Hoy Jones Jr married 1947 with two children 15 months and three weeks old. Cruelty alleged in all cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mildred Taylor
Carl B. Taylor
Rosalie Bulmer
Apple Grove
Louis Bulmer
Jersey City
N. J
Ardenis Jones
Hoy Jones, Jr
Smith Rites Planned Today
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth H. Smith, who died Sunday evening, were to be held this afternoon at the home of her son Donald A. Smith in Hartford with Rev. C. G. Billups in charge. She was born in Cincinnati June 29, 1877, widow of Elwyn A. Smith, and survived by two sons Donald A. Smith and Dr. F. E. Smith, a daughter Mrs. Albert Smith, a brother Albert Smith, and a niece Mrs. A. L. Boris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Elizabeth H. Smith
Donald A. Smith
Hartford
C. G. Billups
Albert Smith
Cincinnati
A. L. Boris
Berea
City Biennial Elections Set for May 21 in Point Pleasant
The city of Point Pleasant schedules its biennial election for May 21. The vote elects a mayor, city clerk, and ten councilmen, with the election occurring on the third Saturday in May as late as permitted by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Vestry Elects Leaders For Christ Church Parish Vestry
Vestrymen of Christ Church Parish at Vestry meeting in Vestry Hall elected Jan 16 elected officers include senior warden Ingraham and senior warden emeritus Stribling junior warden Krodel registrar Miller and treasurer Moystin A Finance Committee chaired by Krodel and a Music Committee led by the rector were named A parish committee was formed to work with the diocesan drive to raise funds for a new Episcopal student center at West Virginia University with Ingraham Stribling Moystin and Den DD Smith among the members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Christ Church Parish
Robert Findlay Thomas
M. L. Miller
O. L. Easley
B. W. Krodel
F. W. Ingraham
U. S. Carrick
Homer
Ingraham
Stribling
Krodel
Miller
Moystin
Jones
Moustin
Fasley
Roush
West Virginia University
den DD. Smith
Council to Meet Point Pleasant February Meeting
City Council is expected to hold its February meeting on schedule Wednesday evening in Point Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Visitors from Ripley Road visit Mrs Freeland in Los Angeles
Mr and Mrs L Shiflet of Ripley Road travel to Los Angeles to stay with Mr Shiflet’s sister Mrs Russell Freeland whose husband recently had a paralytic stroke. Freeland, formerly Louise Shiflet, is remembered by many locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Shiflet
Ripley Rd
Los Angeles
Point Clinic Births Highlight Weekend in Point Pleasant
The Point Clinic reported three weekend births: Evan Jr. to Mr. and Mrs. Evan Forbis of Leon born Friday and discharged Monday night, Patricia Darleen to Mr. and Mrs. Willard Long of Apple Grove born Saturday, and an unnamed son to Mr. and Mrs. Hubert A. Davis of Buffalo born January 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Point Clinic
Evan, Jr
Evan Forbis
Leon
Patricia Darleen
Willard Long
Apple Grove
Hubert A. Davis
Buffalo
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Council
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